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Dakota, MN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Dakota, MN (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 15, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 28, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 30, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Dakota, MN’s first frost (~Oct 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Dakota, MN

January

February

March

April

May

August

September

Understand your frost dates

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ZIP codes in Dakota

55925

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Dakota, MN (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.